Reddit mentions: The best indoor bike storage products

Not sure if you're set on doing something vertical, but if you can tolerate parking them on the ground I highly recommend the Bike Hand Bike Rack. I believe they make some dual racks as well, but I like the single ones for portability.

The mechanism works well to retain the wheel from front or back and it even works with my 2.4" knobby MTB tires.

Those are cool, I really like the look of them.
But I went with these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BLMIQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mainly because 1) They don't require any screws or drilling into the wall. As a renter who wants his security back, I like to keep holes to a minimum. 2) Like the the Cycloc, they keep the bikes parallel to the wall rather than perpendicular. This makes getting down that hall much easier. 3) They were relatively inexpensive.

One trouble with that-- it'll hold the bike but not any significant additional load. For instance, if you stumble and grab the bike to steady yourself, those anchors will pull out.

If you're new to DIY--- I wouldn't futz around with trying to hang a bike using drywall anchors. Top post has the best approach: get a bike rack that is either free standing or one that leans to the wall.

I want to mount a bike mount on my wall and I’m concerned whether it’ll be too heavy for the wall / screws to hold it. Can anyone help please? Details are:

• Velo Hinge bike mount link - weighs 900g. Attaches with 3 (long) screws
  
• a normal road bike will hang from it
  
• The wall is either plaster or drywall, I can’t seem to figure out which!
  
• I’ve successfully hung 2 guitar mounts from the same walls, each holding a guitar, and they’re rock solid with no issues, using just 2 standard screws for each mount.
  
  Seems the bike + mount will be a bit heavier than the guitars are, but given this has 3 screws I’m thinking maybe it’ll be ok.
  
  Do you have any advice please?
  
  Thanks

I have two bikes, one I bought from Century Cycles, and another I got off craigslist for super cheap. The one from craigslist is my favorite, and there were a ton more on there that I loved. The one I got on craigslist goes for around $700 brand new, but I got it from the guy for I think around $280ish.

I also live in an apartment, and I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UUEF7E/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 holds both bikes just fine, and they are both large sizes (for someone around my height - 6' 2")

EDIT: also get yourself a nice bike lock: http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-997986-Black-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock/dp/B000OZ9VLU/ref=sr_1_4?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1374593601&sr=1-4&keywords=bike+lock

Just buy a Clug. We use it for all our bikes and they work great.

Edit-Just make sure your tires are nice and inflated this is the only safety issue.

Thanks. These are the mounts. They are really great - easily adjustable angle and the little "cups" that the top tubes rest on also slide further/closer to the wall as needed.

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The way I'm imagining it, you're hanging it from a shelf on the wall. (Or how do you hang it from the edge of the seat?) If I didn't miss anything, you may be looking for a bike stand so it can live in the back of the closet.

If you can't drill (or be bothered to), there's a kind that can be taped to the wall. It may fall a few times before you get the tape right, but that's what unicycles do anyway.

Locally, you're more likely to find the kind of stand that is basically a big hook. Super cheap, easy to find, and likely what the local bike shop uses themselves. You can even find it at a hardware store!

There's also free-standing unicycle stands, which take up floor space instead of wall space, if you can spare that instead.

Here's how you do it. Don't. Honestly, it's not worth potentially damaging the walls, as University Housing regulations usually have explicit rules about these things. Some even go as far as to say how you can affix posters and such.

Look into something like this or this if you're looking for something that won't take up space. Even though both can handle two bikes, you could always use the top rack and utilize the space below, or allow your roommate to use it as well.

You'll save yourself the time, potential repairs, possible fines, and be able to take this with you when you move into an apartment.

I normally like Ikea hacks for several reasons, one of the most prominent being savings/value.
I use this rack and it's been great so far, and fantastically inexpensive.

I bought these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004UDLVC4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1422072021&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&dpPl=1&dpID=41CIdJH5gVL&ref=plSrch

They are easy to install, great quality, and the two holders can vertically be adjusted, so that the bike can be parallel to the floor, regardless of the angle of the top tube. I paid 20$ three years ago.

I'm in a similar situation, except I'm in my own apartment instead of a super-tiny dorm. I'm thinking a leaning wall rack might work for me as I have two bikes. You may be able to use the top set of hooks and have the space underneath for something else, perhaps?

I'm still trying to find someone who's used a rack like this to get some firsthand experience. Hopefully the thread about storing your bike will provide some insight as well!

ANY bike lock can be busted fairly quickly with the right tools. For example this battery powered angle grinder would make quick work out of anything but the strongest U-locks or chains (Kryptonite NY Fahgettaboutit).

You aren't trying to make your bike perfectly secure; the trick is to make your bike more annoying to steal than the next bike down the row. When you lock up your bike on the go your goal should be to lock it better than another, preferably more expensive, bike also locked to the rack. At home, store it inside.

I bought them off Amazon. Make sure you get the pedal mount in the center of your joist and pre-drill the holes if you use the included mounting hardware. The screw head stripped pretty easily otherwise.

Venzo 3X Bike Bicycle Cycling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DN7L25K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I love this bike storage clip called the Clug for my small apartment. It hold the bikes securely and you barely notice the clip when not in use. It's cheap too!

I use this one for $30: BIKEHAND Rear Hub Mount Bike Bicycle Stand Storage Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BW4TP7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KZggzb0WQYVHY

It looks good without a bike and is surprisingly solid and sturdy; I thought it was going to be a flimsy sheet of metal, but it's rigid as anything, even when I lean against my bike doing some light maintenance/repairs.

I guess the question is whether your time to build one is worth the $10 extra you'd spend on one like this 😆

If you're gonna drill, I can't recommend these guys enough. I use them now, but bought the free standing rack since I just got a set of carbon wheels and figure it's probably not safe to hang the bike by them.

If you're gonna hang multiple bikes, you need to be 2 stud lengths apart from each other so there's room for overlap, and you'll need probably around 40" of wall real estate per bike. I'd def. recommend drilling into studs.

Does anyone have recommendations for an adjustable kickstand? I'm a little skeptical of Amazon products like this one. and I'm on a bit of a budget after buying said bike.

I just got a used bike and it doesn't have a hole for a kickstand behind the pedals so I'd have to use an adjustable one. Before anyone says I don't need one/it will interfere, I'd just like for my bike to be able to stand on its own without me having to look for a tree or pole.

Edit: one more question. Does anyone have a fix for a missing cap on the handlebars such as this? Don't want anything crawling inside the hole.

Thanks ahead of time! =)

I didn't have much luck with those styles, I got a double leg off amazon.

BV Bike Kickstand, Center Mount Bicycle Stand - Length Adjustable, Foldable Double Leg for 24"-28" Bikes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LNLXML4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vfmwDb97QR4X5

Highly recommend this guy! Also a chain stay protector hides those wire a bit by the handle bars. Happy riding!

I use this in a garage with tight space. Works well enough for me. You might want some that stack vertically like this if you're really tight on space. You may be able to come up with a 3d printable design of a rack like this

It says unavailable but im sure you can do some digging i have like 14 ft Ceilings thing works mint

Bicycle Bike Hanger Parking Rack Storage Floor to Ceiling Stand 3.4m https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LQY5RP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ONF1Cb91DWZP9

As one of the few successful kickstarted products I have been meaning to get a clug for a long time now, seems like something you could use as well. This one would allow you to hang them over each other. That being said I don't think that looks bad there.

Was having trouble with bikes all over the house, so I picked up a 3 pack of these neat little pedal hangers and they worked like a charm!


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DN7L25K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These have been pretty good so far.

I have a Bikehand floor rack that works great. They list the max tire width at 2.4" but it works fine for my 2.8" tires...barely. Smallest I've used it for is 700x32 and it holds everything fine.

comment on furniture: after trying loads of different options, I just went back to wall hooks. you just save so much more space with them, rather than any other option. Take a look at something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H96DA00/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

that one even tilts into the wall for more space savings.

I love the Velo Hinge.

I have a row of 3 (soon to be 4) in my very small laundry room.

On a side note. I always had kickstand issues with my first bike till I got a BV Kickstand. Bought another one. They are nice to work on the bike as well.

It is like this one: https://www.amazon.com/BIKEHAND-Mount-Bicycle-Stand-Storage/dp/B00BW4TP7C/ They hold the bike up between the rear hub and dropout. A small downside is that the front wheel is free to move.

For $35 you can get one of these for your garage:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FLTZ26C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


It works really well and I use it for washing the bike as well. When I'm out, I lean the bike against a rack, and if I have to leave it somewhere I lock it up.

Dude... https://www.amazon.com/CLUG-Bike-Clip-Bicycle-Storage/dp/B015EBXOAC

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3M strips are your friend if you can't put anything into the walls.

I've got two of these, and they're great... but I'll be closely monitoring this thread bc I've got 5 bikes in a 1 bedroom and am fresh out of ideas on what to do w/ the other three.

I have two bikes on this, it works OK.

Edit: It might be made by aliens, though.

Photo of the room or similar space would help people give suggestions. Otherwise, for basic upright-storage I use this stand in my office.

Looks like this:

https://www.amazon.com/BIKEHAND-Mount-Bicycle-Stand-Storage/dp/B00BW4TP7C/

There are storage solutions that doesn't require drilling anything into the wall (e.g. gravity racks that simply leans on the wall, poles that extend to the ceiling, etc).

Are you looking for a minimal stand or something fairly sturdy where you’re very confident the bike will not fall? Not sure how light of a stand you need, but I use this one. It folds when not in use or for transport.

Bikehand Repacked Bicycle Floor Type Parking Rack Stand - for Mountain and Road Bike Indoor Outdoor Nook Garage Storage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CW911SM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gTBHDb4XDCNZ7

I have this Gravity bike rack and works well: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GearUp-Lean-Machine-Gravity-Bike/dp/B0039KANCI

From a pure aesthetic reason I'm now looking into these from Cycloc:
https://www.amazon.com/Cycloc-Hero-Elegant-Storage-Yellow/dp/B00S2QQMVA/

Clug would allow you to "hang" your bike vertically.

I got two Feedback Rakk stands. It has a swing arm that push the bike into. There are a few knock-offs on Amazon. Or vertical arm style. You can also get simple floor racks.

Have seen people post DIY stands in last month: wood and PVC.

PCS 9 from park looks solid and cheap.

This floor parking station is smaller and cheaper

What about somthing like this the wife and I use it in our apt. Takes up zero space and no holes!
http://i.imgur.com/Q9xZt6t.jpg

Feedback Velo Wall Rack

This one allows you to swing the bikes to the side. http://www.amazon.com/Feedback-Sports-Hinge-Pivoting-Storage/dp/B00H96DA00/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1456870380&sr=1-1&keywords=feedback+sports+velo+hinge+bike+storage+rack

Just use one of these - https://www.amazon.com/Stoneman-Sports-DBR-9161-BK-Freestanding-Adjustable/dp/B000B91L6W

That way you don't have to put second-rate pedals and handlebars on your bike.

One of these: BIKEHAND Rear Hub Mount Bike Bicycle Stand Storage Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BW4TP7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rleJxb1PR3226

...just lean it on the wall? That's what I do with my bike.

Or you can get something like this.

These exist, but will be more expensive than just a few ceiling hooks.

A variety of stands and racks exist in various shapes, sizes, and heights. Google around and see what fits your space.

https://www.amazon.com/BIKEHAND-Mount-Bicycle-Stand-Storage/dp/B00BW4TP7C/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1525127105&sr=8-10&keywords=bike+stand

This is what I use

This!

http://imgur.com/DZCdGxt - velo sports wall racks

http://imgur.com/xU9HzCo - Flip up bike hanger

amazon

This looks very similar!

http://www.amazon.com/SpareHand-Q-Rak-Floor-Ceiling-Storage/dp/B000B91L6W

Did you search at all? Took me mere minutes to find these.

http://www.amazon.com/Racor-PSB-1R-Single-Folding-Bike/dp/B0009I30X2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1369254038&sr=8-5&keywords=wall+bicycle+rack

http://www.amazon.com/SpareHand-Q-Rak-Dual-Bike-Rack/dp/B0002BLMIQ/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1369254038&sr=8-18&keywords=wall+bicycle+rack

Get the real deal for $40 and avoid scratching your paint:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CW911SM/

Just don't waste money on the Feedback Velo Wall Mount https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00H96DA00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EsDsDbV7J657Z I was sucked in by the marketing spiel on this one, let me tell you, what a load of crap, it actually protrudes from the wall more when using this mount than just placing it on the ground against a wall and it doesn't leave you with any more usable floor space.

For example.

There's a lot of vertical wall mounts, but not many that pivot. This one only pivots in one direction, and getting the wheel in the hook is probably a bit trickier than with SteadyRack, just based on videos.

I'll probably end up getting 4 or 5 of these, whichever I choose, so the $60 price tag hurts.